Increasing Technology at the Turn of the 20Th Century

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Short Quiz / Exit Slip: Increasing Technology at the Turn of the 20th Century

Part A: Multiple Choice: Instructions: Choose the option that answers the question or completes the sentence.

1. Who helped pioneer the efforts to use electricity in cities with Thomas Edison? a. Samuel Morse b. Andrew Carnegie c. George Westinghouse d. Alexander Graham Bell

2. Who invented the telegraph? a. Thomas Edison b. Albert Einstein c. George Westinghouse d. Samuel Morse

3. What was the significance of the Bessemer Process? a. It led to the creation of the light bulb. b. It allowed voices to be carried over wires, not just beeping signals. c. It led to the ability to record sound on records. d. It led to the building of skyscrapers.

4. In what state did the Wright Brothers conduct the first flight? a. North Carolina b. Maine c. Maryland d. Ohio

5. Who invented the telephone? a. Alexander Graham Bell b. Samuel Morse c. Orville Wright d. None of the above

Part B: Short Answer: Instructions: Answer the question below.

1. Which invention do you think had the most impact on American society, the light bulb, the telephone, or the airplane? Explain. ______

1. Who helped pioneer the efforts to use electricity in cities with Thomas Edison? a. Samuel Morse b. Andrew Carnegie c. George Westinghouse d. Alexander Graham Bell

2. Who invented the telegraph? a. Thomas Edison b. Albert Einstein c. George Westinghouse d. Samuel Morse

3. What was the significance of the Bessemer Process? a. It led to the creation of the light bulb b. It allowed voices to be carried over wires, not just beeping signals. c. It led to the ability to record sound on records. d. It led to the building of skyscrapers

4. In what state did the Wright Brothers conduct the first flight? a. North Carolina b. Maine c. Maryland d. Ohio

5. Who invented the telephone? a. Alexander Graham Bell b. Samuel Morse c. Orville Wright d. None of the above

Part B: Short Answer: Instructions: Answer the question below.

1. Which invention do you think had the most impact on American society, the light bulb, the telephone, or the airplane? Explain. This is an opinion question. The student answers will vary based on which invention they believe had the most impact.